Mobile Software Development

Mobile Software Development

Mobile Development Stories
How the User Experience Replaced Functionality in Mobile DevelopmentWe take a look at what an impressive user experience entails today, compared to the lighter expectations of users in the past. Obviously your device or mobile app needs to work or function properly, but don't stop there when striving to truly engage and impress your customers.
Don’t Forsake BlackBerry DevelopmentBlackBerry has fallen far from its once lofty status as one of the top (if not the top) mobile operating systems. But recent numbers, a warm response to BlackBerry 10, and some smart choices made by RIM mean you might need to start developing for BlackBerry again.
Communications Provider Twilio Integrates with Google CloudCommunications startup Twilio announced a partnership with Google Cloud Platform, marking the first time a voice and messaging API has been integrated with the Google App Engine. Developers can now include voice and messaging features in their web and mobile apps by writing just a few lines of code.
Is the FDA Ready to Regulate Mobile Medical Apps?With the growing adoption of mobile technologies for health care delivery, the FDA has proposed regulating mobile medical applications. Even though the FDA issued preliminary guidance in 2001, final guidance has not yet been delivered.
How Device Fragmentation Affects App Developers

With new mobile phones and tablets hitting the market every month, it can be hard for developers to keep up. But think twice before you choose to neglect certain “unpopular” devices. Mobile device fragmentation poses bigger challenges than you realize.

The Real Cost of Free AppsWhile common sense tells us not to allow random strangers unrestricted access to our homes, that’s what we may inadvertently be doing when we download those free mobile apps. Pamela Rentz looks at the real cost of free apps—your personal data.
US Dominates Europe in Mobile Development Patent RaceThe United States can claim bragging rights for the most mobile development patents filed anywhere in the world, but along with those patents comes a slew of lawsuits involving the world's largest manufacturers. Consumers may value quality over quantity, but few believe that's what they're getting.
Is New Technology Taking Us Back to Grassroots Software Testing?With new technology products entering the market, the scope for testing is only going to grow. All of these products will of course need to be tested thoroughly before release. Rajini Padmanaban looks at how technology may actually take testers back to grassroots software testing—the manual way.